Engineering Tech - Internal Candidates Only

Job Title:                Engineering Technician

Department:            Engineering

Reports To:            Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

Functionally test, troubleshoot, assemble, repair or rework, calibrate, maintain and certify a variety of Optical, Mechanical and Electronic subassemblies, assemblies and completed instruments, fixtures, devices and products. Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation. Perform duties using test equipment in accordance with prescribed and ad hoc procedures, practices and specifications. To aid the transition of prototype products into production by working with engineers and production personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Construct cables and new test fixtures from drawings and specifications.

Assists with research, development and production support.

Prepares and conducts experiments, collects data, calculates and/or records results.

Prepares and manages records necessary for certification and calibration of equipment.

General office and laboratory duties such as filing, organizing, and cleaning.

Assists with the design, development, testing, and manufacture of products and other equipment.

May use computer-aided design to design and/or refine tooling and products

Test and inspect machines and equipment to assist engineering in production support.

Develops methods and devices used in the prevention, control, or remediation of environmental hazards.

Tests preexisting designs and design prototypes.

Support transition of prototypes to production.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MUST LOVE GUNS!

This position is 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

EXPORT CONTROL DETAILS

US based job, US Person required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Effectively communicates information, both written and verbal.

Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.

Reads and understands documents such as engineering drawings, technical specifications, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Writes routine reports and correspondence.

Utilizes common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

AA Degree in a technical field or and minimum of 5 years related experience or combination of education and experience, preferably in an electro-mechanical assembly and test environment, examples of which are below:

Sound knowledge of related test practices, processes and procedures.

Experience with CAD drawing programs such as Solidworks, preferred

Ability to operate many types of electronic test equipment.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to work independently, be self-directed and balance multiple priorities.

Ability to troubleshoot test processes and use judgment in resolving problems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Employment with B.E. Meyers & Co. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, Veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.